Physio Control LIFEPAK 12 - Monitoring; Monitoring the ECG; Acquiring a 12-Lead ECG; Monitoring SpO2

iv LIFEPAK 12 Defibrillator/Monitor Operating Instructions
3 Monitoring
Monitoring the ECG .....................................................................................................................3-2
ECG Monitoring Warning......................................................................................................3-2
Selecting ECG Lead and Size ..............................................................................................3-2
Adjusting the Systole Volume...............................................................................................3-4
Monitoring ECG with Paddles Accessories ..........................................................................3-4
Monitoring with the Patient ECG Cable ................................................................................3-5
Troubleshooting Tips for ECG Monitoring ............................................................................3-8
Acquiring a 12-Lead ECG............................................................................................................3-9
12-Lead ECG Warning .........................................................................................................3-9
Identifying Electrode Sites ....................................................................................................3-9
12-Lead ECG Procedure ....................................................................................................3-11
12-Lead ECG Reports ........................................................................................................3-12
Computerized ECG analysis...............................................................................................3-14
Troubleshooting Tips for 12-Lead ECG..............................................................................3-15
Monitoring SpO2........................................................................................................................3-16
SpO2 Warnings and Cautions ............................................................................................3-16
No Implied License .............................................................................................................3-17
When to Use a Pulse Oximeter ..........................................................................................3-17
How a Pulse Oximeter Works.............................................................................................3-17
SpO2 Monitoring Considerations........................................................................................3-18
Masimo SpO2 Monitoring Procedure..................................................................................3-18
Nellcor SpO2 Monitoring Procedure...................................................................................3-20
Cleaning..............................................................................................................................3-22
Troubleshooting Tips for SpO2...........................................................................................3-23
Monitoring Noninvasive Blood Pressure (NIBP) .......................................................................3-24
NIBP Monitoring Warnings .................................................................................................3-24
When to Use NIBP..............................................................................................................3-25
How NIBP Works................................................................................................................3-25
NIBP Monitoring Considerations.........................................................................................3-26
Cuff Selection .....................................................................................................................3-26
NIBP Monitoring Procedures ..............................................................................................3-26
Changing the Initial Inflation Pressure................................................................................3-26
Manual Single-Measurement Procedure ............................................................................3-27
Timer-Controlled Measurement Procedure ........................................................................3-27
Cleaning and Maintenance.................................................................................................3-28
Troubleshooting Tips for NIBP Monitoring..........................................................................3-28
Monitoring EtCO2 ......................................................................................................................3-29
EtCO2 Monitoring Warnings...............................................................................................3-30
When to Use EtCO2 Monitoring .........................................................................................3-30
How Capnography Works...................................................................................................3-30
EtCO2 Monitoring Waveform Analysis ...............................................................................3-31
EtCO2 Monitoring Procedure..............................................................................................3-32
CO2 Scale Options.............................................................................................................3-33
CO2 Alarms ........................................................................................................................3-33
Cleaning and Maintenance.................................................................................................3-33
Troubleshooting Tips for EtCO2 Monitoring .......................................................................3-34
Monitoring Invasive Pressure (IP)..............................................................................................3-35
IP Monitoring Warnings ......................................................................................................3-35
When to Use IP...................................................................................................................3-35
How IP Works.....................................................................................................................3-36
IP Monitoring Considerations..............................................................................................3-36
IP Monitoring Procedure .....................................................................................................3-36
Cleaning and Maintenance.................................................................................................3-37
Troubleshooting Tips for IP Monitoring...............................................................................3-37
Monitoring Vital Signs (VS) and ST Changes ............................................................................3-39
VS and ST Monitoring Warning ..........................................................................................3-39